An outcast dropout, surviving on the frontier and rising to become an S-ranked counter-magician.

Shelly was facing Roy. She put her hand on the sword hanging at her hip and calmed her own rising heart. In the past, she and Gil had been hand-to-hand, but it hadn't felt like a serious match. However, I can only sense a hint of seriousness from Roy, who is now facing me like this. According to him, he only believes in what he sees, but Shelly also thinks so.

That's why I need to show him that I am here. That's what Shelly thought. It hadn't been very long since that attack, and even shorter since he changed weapons to swords. Even so, Shelly had done his utmost effort and had also trained with Belle, Gil, and even Yulia.

'Hoho ... there's a vibe. Are you saying there's a reason for the Belle's guy to recommend it?

....

That being said, Shelly did not respond. No, her consciousness was already becoming immersed in the battle.

'Well, let's go. Don't worry, I won't kill you. But it may hurt a little bit!

Roy kicks the ground as hard as he can and closes the distance. At the same time, Shelly grips the sword that is hanging from her waist. This time he had decided to start this fight with an iai-less. For that reason, he doesn't pull out his sword right away. He sees the opponent's movements to the end and attacks.

''Oraaaaahhhh!

Roy carries a broadsword. It's a common weapon that even students handle. Of course, his original weapon is separate, but he thinks that he should be able to kill his enemies with any weapon he wants to use separately. Therefore, unlike other special class anti-magicians, he is not particular about weapons. Weapons are only consumables. He couldn't rely on them. He would use everything in this world to kill the demons. That was his creed.

And now, he borrowed two broadswords from a nearby soldier before the match and used them as two swords to face Shelly.

He lowered his stance and used his momentum to run across the land. Then, he raised both hands and swung down with all his might as it was.

''........''

Shelly saw through it and ducked by shifting her body slightly backwards, and then drew her sword. A sharp flash of her release strikes Roy.

''.........!

Of course, Roy also knew that Shelley was going to pull out an iaido from her stance. This time, he dared to allow it to happen, as well as to see how it went. But that was beyond Roy's expectations.

(Seriously, this woman, she's just like Belle herself........)

Roy had picked a fight with Belle before and fought her. At the time, there was no way he could lose to such a frightened woman. That's what I thought........

Roy was a genius. His academy ended early and he soon became a soldier. With his momentum, he reached the rank of a special class anti-magician. There, he met some of the best anti-magicians in the human race. Of course, he planned to fight them from one side to the other. The first of these was Belle. From then on, Bell was second in the pecking order, and he thought that if he defeated this guy and defeated the first in the pecking order, he could prove that he was the strongest in this human race. A mistake due to his youth. I look back on it now, but at the time Roy was completely defeated by Bell. I was keenly aware of the fact that he had lost a hand and a leg.

All of her attacks were ducked and counterattacks were thrown in. I was completely unable to keep up with the sword handling she was handling. Belle was older and more experienced than him, and her experience was different. Still, Roy was confident. I'm a genius. No one had ever beaten him. Even as a student, I had gone to a danger zone level 3 and hunted demons. All in all, I am blessed with talent. I will be the savior of humanity. So I thought.....

But after Bell had knocked the pillar of his nose off, he had learned to humble himself. Of course, his aggressive nature still remained the same, but still, he no longer overestimated his own abilities. He understood that he and others were still in a lower position among the special class anti-magicians. Since then, he developed his abilities even more.

This time, the reason he fought with Shelly was more for the reason that he didn't believe in hearsay, but he genuinely wanted to know what that Bell disciple was like. For information, he also knew that she used a sword, just like Belle, and had established a fighting style that was very similar to hers.

But what was this woman?　I had to think so. The current offense and defense. Roy was at a distance that he could certainly avoid. He was far enough away. Nevertheless, Shelley's iaidu had torn through Roy's military uniform to the side. A few inches later, the attack had reached his skin. At the same time, Roy grasped her attack. Shelly knew beforehand that Roy's attack was an invitation. That's why she had packed forward at the same time as she avoided Roy's attack. It was really a slight body movement, but it was very similar to Bell. A movement that seems to sneak into a person's unconsciousness. He freely manipulates the sense of distance and uses the attack of his sword in the most effective way. The same as Bell, or perhaps........

''........shall we go for real?

Roy figured out what Shelly was capable of with the current offense and defense. No, he knew that it was something he couldn't exactly measure accurately. That's why he was also trying to get serious.

(........................The mood has changed?　(Are you serious about coming?)

Shelly, on the other hand, had also sensed the change in Roy. Her own blade could reach the special class anti-magician. She had gained confidence in that, but they were still not serious about each other. Then..........

But their fight would end there.

Yes, yes, yes. It's over, it's over. Roy, that's enough. One moment now is enough. She's strong. And it's as close to our side as you can get.

It was Johan who suddenly appeared between the two of them as if he was watering down.

''Johan, teme........''

You know that. You know it's going to be a real fight.

Tutti... hey, you said Sherry.

Yes, sir.

I'll give you that. You're strong. And you're a true disciple of Belle.

I'm sorry, sir.

Feeling the atmosphere of the place relax, Shelly put her sword back into its scabbard. It's surprising that he would be recognized for just the current offense and defense, but he certainly needed to get serious if he did any more. Maybe it's just the right end. Just as I was thinking that, Yulia approached.

''Shelly, good job.''

Well, it's just a blow to the head.

That's good enough for me.

Yeah. Well, that would have been nice, but...

As they were talking about this, Roy came up to me and told me

'Okay, the four of us are going to level 3 today. Is that okay?

Copy that.

Julia and Sherry nodded at those words. Thus, Shelly was also recognized by Roy. However, however, this is only the beginning. Shelly would become one of the strongest among the anti-magicians in the future.......and this was just the beginning.